It is likely that Levein will be given a stay of execution, although he will be told there must be a significant improvement in results.

The majority of the board believe in Levein but have been disappointed by the dismal World Cup qualifying campaign, which sees Scotland bottom of Group A with just two points from four games, having lost in Wales and Belgium and drawn at home with Serbia and Macedonia.

I very much hope to continue

Craig Levein

There are financial implications as Levein has a contract to 2014 that would need to be paid up in full – around £700,000 – if he was sacked.

Some fans have called for Levein to go with ex-Celtic boss Gordon Strachan their choice to replace him.